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I have seen different versions of this idea all over Pinterest. Here is my take on this fun idea!!

I sewed 5 zipper pouches. The measurements for the rectangles are 11″x10″ with a 1 1/2′ pleat in the bottom. They are each lined. For instructions on making a basic zipper pouch, look HERE, HERE or HERE. I choose to sew 5 because 10 seemed like a lot!

Each zipper pouch holds 1 diaper, 1 disposable changing pad, 1 Ziplock of wipes, 1 bottle of hand sanitizer and a trash bag. This is essentially all the things you need for 1 diaper change. The idea is the mom can grab one of these on the go and know she is prepared. As the child grows, you can add in things like baby food, spoon, disposable bib, etc.

Put them all inside and you are good to go!

I bought a basket and placed all the pouches in.

Print out a tag & tie it onto the basket

Click HERE for the pdf of the Blue Tag Instructions.Click HERE for a Pink version

1. Collect glass jars – any kind: pickle, relish, molasses, spaghetti sauce, etc. Mason jars can work – but it’s nice to have a smooth surface for the vinyl to adhear.

2. Remove all labels, wash & dry the jars

3. Put a fair amount of glue into a paper bowl and add some paint. I didn’t measure – but it’s more glue than paint. You are just trying to tint the glue. The glue helps the paint to be transparent so you can see the flicker of the candle through the paint.

4. Start painting the inside of the jars. You can be real precise and get the glue/paint even, or I like to make it look drippy and spooky!!
5. Let the jars dry

6. I cut out trees, pumpkins, bats, spiders, etc. on my cricut. If you don’t have access to a cutting machine, I have seen black Halloween silhouettes at the Dollar Tree you could Mod Podge to the outside

7. I put real candles in my jars. If you are worried about flamibility, you can use battery lights or even twinkle lights.

Here is what you do: Cut your burlap into triangles. I just used scissors. I made a paper pattern and pinned it. Not all of mine are perfect – burlap kind of stretches – but not to worry – it will still be cute!

Spray Paint White

I painted both sides of my triangles – I was worried they would blow in the wind & I wanted them to be colored on both sides. Spray paint the burlap triangles white. This helps the polka dots have a little more contrast. My burlap doesn’t look bright white, it just looks not as brown.

Circle StickersGet your circle stickers (I got mine at Albertsons because that’s where I was). Put dots all over both sides of the triangles.

Spray PaintI painted half my triangles orange and half metallic black (that’s what was in the shed). Paint one side, let dry, then flip over and paint the other side.

Remove the dots and get really excited because they look so cute!

Sew Measure your bias tape and cut it how long you want your banner – leaving extra to tie at the ends. Open the bias tape and put the edge of the triangle inside and sew making sure to catch both sides of the bias tape. I didn’t pin – just keep feeding the triangles in as you sew.

Just sewed up this Halloween pillow for my front porch. I LOVE chevron print for Halloween. I appliqued the letters out of orange spiderweb fabric – took about 15 minutes to make! Can’t wait to make more Halloween pillows!

The girls over at Eighteen25 are showcasing a new Halloween Project Tutorial everyday. I decided to make one of the projects. It’s a Halloween wreath. Click HERE to see their featured wreath and tutorial. This is my version!!

Start with a wreath from the dollar store. Eighteen25 used a foam wreath – this woven wreath is all our dollar store had. Then get black and white fabric. I tore mine in 4″ x WOF strips. I used about 5 strips.

Hot glue the fabric every so often, kind of bunching it together where you glue it. (I only burned myself 4 times!!!)

Go all the way around the wreath, then glue fabric around the inside and then the outside using the same bunch & glue technique.

Next cut a 12×12 piece of Halloween paper into 4″ strips – you need three strips. I scored each strip every half inch. Then accordion fold the strips, glue them together to form a large rosette.

I hot glued a piece of black spiderweb paper into the center.

I added a vintage Halloween card to the front. You can decorate it any way you want. I think the fabric glued to the wreath is such a cheap, fast, easy base for any wreath for any occasion!!

If you are joining me from the Blogger’s Quilt Festival – welcome! My name is Amanda and I am the Jedi Craft Girl. I love crafting, sewing, and of course quilting!! Thanks for taking the time to view my quilt.

Category: Baby Quilt Entry #625

What makes quilting so rewarding is being able to give the finished quilt to someone I care about. Quilting takes a lot of time – from choosing the fabrics, deciding on a pattern, and then putting it all together. When I am making a quilt for someone I am thinking about the recipient through the whole process. I think giving a quilt is truly a gift that comes from the heart and a quilt is my favorite gift to give.

I was able to sew this quilt for a dear friend who just had her fifth baby boy. I love the colors in this quilt – they are a nice change from the traditional baby blue. What is also special about this quilt is there are little “tags” sewn into the seams. This is fun for baby to play with or chew on. You can also clip toys to the little loops or even use the loops to clip the quilt to a stroller so the quilt won’t fall on the ground.

The back of the quilt is grey flannel with a stripe of polka dots .

This quilt measures 40″ square. It was machine quilted by me in a stippeling pattern.

I stopped by the Goodwill today. What did I find on a cart they just wheeled out? These three bowls! I almost couldn’t believe it – I never have this good of luck!! These two aqua ones are the large and medium Amish print Cinderella mixing bowls and the brown one is the American Heritage medium Cinderella mixing bowl. I love this one because it has a cat on it!!

Prices you ask??? The large bowl was $3.99 and the two medium size ones were $2.99 each….which I could NOT believe because I have paid $5 for a small Pyrex piece there! Now I just need hubby to build me shelves to house all my Pyrex!!

I just made this baby quilt for a friend. It’s a new pattern I found. Each of the owl blocks has “taggies” sewn into the seams – little loops of ribbon or ric rac for baby to play with. This is my new favorite baby quilt!!! I also love the teal, orange and green in this quilt – super cute!

Here you can see the ribbon loops

Sally picked out a toy for the new mom. I looped some plastic baby rings into the ribbons and now you can attach toys. You can also use the loops to attach it to a stroller or car seat so it doesn’t fall down. The possibilities are endless! There is flannel on the back so it’s really soft.